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YOUTH LEADERSHIP IN PREVENTION
Youth Leadership in Prevention (YLP) programs in schools empower students (grades 6-12) to create peer-to-peer supports, prevention messaging, and programming that decreases drug and alcohol use while promoting mental wellness. These programs are student-led but adult-supported. The YLP students are empowered to identify problems and supports that fit the culture of their school community, though each program must include a drug and alcohol prevention component.
Request For Proposals: Middle/High School Youth Leadership in Prevention Program
Youth Leadership in Prevention 2026-2027 Application Link
YLP 2026 Budget Template
YLP INFORMATION SESSION
For any questions about the application, please reach out to MCPC Manager Megs Francis at mfrancis@mcadamhs.org.

Red Ribbon Week 2025 is almost here! Our YLP Program is happy to support our youth in participating in this weeklong imitative. To make this easier we are providing a TOOLKIT with a planning guide and resources. To confirm your participation in the Red Ribbon Week please email Megs Francis at mfrancis@mcadamhs.org by September 30th.
You can find out more about Red Ribbon Week at https://www.redribbon.org
IMPACT STATEMENT
The program's goal is to train student leaders on the importance of prevention in schools and empower those leaders to facilitate peer-to-peer conversations that reach the larger student population. As a partof their YLP program, advisers assist students as they learn the science and importance of prevention, the data related to substance use and mental health issues in Montgomery County, and proventechniques to mitigate substance use and mental health disorders.Students also review and understand various mental health and substance use disorders, learn strategies to implement prevention programs and messaging, and understand best practices in peer-to-peer communication.
Congratulations to the 2024-25 YLP Schools!

North Dayton School of Discovery and Emerson Academy

Tower Heights Middle School

Gem City Career Prep

West Carrollton High School

Northmont Schools

New Lebanon Local Schools

Dayton Regional STEM School

Brookville Jr./Sr. High School

Oakwood Highschool
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